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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre

Kingston upon Thames, KT6 4TUSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
Progress 8
+0.28
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
151 1st-choice / 200 places
Ranking
#892
of 3,141 nationally

About The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre

The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed state secondary in Kingston upon Thames that is clearly in high demand. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 767 applications for just 200 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.84. Of those applicants, 151 put Hollyfield as their first preference, and 140 of those were offered a place. The school currently has 1,205 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,160, meaning it is running slightly over its official number. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 24.2%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools and suggests a genuinely comprehensive intake. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Amy Jackson. It also has its own sixth form, so pupils can stay on after GCSEs.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSurbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 4TU
HeadteacherAmy Jackson
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Number of Pupils1,205
Free School Meals (FSM)24.2%
School Capacity1,205 / 1,160 (104% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 May 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolSports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryAstro TurfGymnasiumTheatreDining HallScience LabsTennis CourtsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballCross CountryRoundersRowingNetballDanceRugbyCricketAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirModel United NationsFilm ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.